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I should add that the Asian grocer is a good place to hang out too for dried goods.

Rice noodles that don't need a long simmer, just a hot water soak. Even their quick noodle packs make a much better starting point than the fried ramen packs, with better flavor options. You have Japanese, korean, Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai to work from as a base.

If you're a forager, you could do some rice paper wraps with some fresh caught and cooked fish as the protein. With minimal clean up.

Similarly, the convenience/instant soup/snack aisle of Whole foods offers lots of quick hydrating options for you to expand on.

Repackaging them is usually a good idea to help manage waste and bulk better.

Phil